In this article, I'll share how sleep works, discuss why many people suffer from sleep deprivation without knowing it and offer practical tips for getting better sleep and having more energy. How Much Sleep Do You Need? How much sleep do you really need? To answer that...
If that's a question you often ask yourself, you could have leptin resistance. “Why am I always hungry?” Is that a question you often ask yourself, even after meals? If so, you could have leptin resistance. Leptin, a hormone produced by body fat, controls whether or...
The modern world is filled with stressful situations. Fortunately, there are just as many ways to de-stress. Looking for a way—or ways—to fight off stress? There’s no way to completely avoid it, so your best bet is to learn how to de-stress. Fortunately, there are methods and...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and affects between 10% and 21% of women depending on the diag- nostic criteria used and population assessed. The condition has many short-term and long-term complications, including repro- ductive (such as, amenorrhoea, anovulation, hirsutism,...
Researchers are discovering how crucial microbes are to our health and to avoiding a range of newly common diseases. So it’s time to get dirty, eat better and stop overusing antibiotics. By B. BRETT FINLAY and MARIE-CLAIRE ARRIETA Our friend Julia moved to a small free-range pig and poultry...